Mon Sep 23 21:26:42 UTC 2024: ## Nebraska GOP Effort to Change Electoral College System Faces Setback
**Lincoln, Nebraska** – A Republican-led effort to shift Nebraska’s electoral college system to a winner-take-all model has suffered another setback. State Senator Mike McDonnell (R) announced Monday he would not support the change, dealing a significant blow to the initiative.
McDonnell’s opposition further diminishes the chances of Republicans securing the necessary votes to pass the proposal. The move comes as a key strategy for the GOP in the state to maximize their electoral advantage in national elections.
Currently, Nebraska awards its electoral votes based on the winner of each congressional district, with two additional electoral votes going to the statewide winner. Republicans are pushing to eliminate this system and instead award all five electoral votes to the statewide winner, potentially giving them a greater edge in presidential elections.
Senator McDonnell’s statement highlights the growing resistance within the Republican party to this change.
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